Trulli impressed by team's work

Jarno Trulli was 'seriously impressed' by the work of Renault after testing
the interim chassis at Barcelona last week, the early version of next year's
R23. The mechanical components of the current chassis are all 2003 spec,
including the engine...

Jarno Trulli was 'seriously impressed' by the work of Renault after testing
the interim chassis at Barcelona last week, the early version of next year's
R23. The mechanical components of the current chassis are all 2003 spec,
including the engine and gearbox, and Trulli had no problems at all while
running the car.

Jarno Trulli tests the hybrid Renault R202.

Photo by Renault F1.

"It's too early to say anything," the Italian told the Renault website when
asked of his first impressions. "We weren't going after performance, but
rather a shakedown and making a first assessment of the new parts. From that
point of view, we weren't disappointed: the car ran like clockwork from
start to finish."

"There were no problems, the temperatures stayed at the right levels for
more than 500km: that's already a step forward. Quite honestly, I was
seriously impressed by the Team's work. I finished the session feeling
pleased - it might be a hybrid car, but there are more new parts on it than
old. It's a good sign for the future."

Trulli is partnered by young Spanish star Fernando Alonso in 2003 and
Renault are due to launch the R23 on January 20th in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Trulli and Alonso will then run the car at the Paul Ricard circuit in France
a few days later.